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3224 California Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-2231
Summary
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 48th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 30.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 649/1,204 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 596/1,204 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 501 |
| Low-Income Students | 405 (80.8%) |
| English Learners | 119 (23.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.2 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period. Math fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.7% to 45.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 649 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
7.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.5% to 30.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.6-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Charles W. Tewinkle Middle compare within the district?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Newport-Mesa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Charles W. Tewinkle Middle rank in California?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle ranks No. 649 of 1,204 in reading and No. 596 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Charles W. Tewinkle Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.7% meet the reading standard and 22.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Charles W. Tewinkle Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is No. 29 in reading and No. 28 in math proficiency among the 37 7–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Charles W. Tewinkle MiddleThis school | 30.0% | 42.2% |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | 58.2% | 69.0% |
